Brits back off beer as crunch bites

The latest victim of the economic downturn would appear to be the British beer industry where sales of the nations favourite beverage are down almost 10% on last year’s figures. This could be the nail in the coffin for many small pubs -- as many as six of which are closing every day.



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Yves Sain Laurent's art collection on show

A collection of works by artists such as Matisse, Picasso and Mondrian go on show in London before a major sale by auction house Christie’s in Paris next month. They're part of a vast collection amassed by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé over a period of 50 years.

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Tough times for London's finance whizz kids

Students leaving university with business or economics degrees have cause for concern. The current economic crisis means that fewer places are available in their chosen fields.

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France fights to keep the Brits coming

With the British Pound worth little more than the Euro, a trip across the Channel has become a lot more expensive for the UK's Francophiles. So what's the mood at France¿s annual celebration of culture, food and travel in London?

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Skiers make tracks in Namibian desert

Extreme sports are encroaching on the natural wilderness of the Namib desert. Perhaps the most unusual of them - skiing - is drawing enthusiasts from around the world.

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